Student education through science and nature.
Making Waves for Education and Preservation
Crossing the Channel for Cause (CTC4C) is dedicated to preserving the natural and cultural heritage of Channel Islands National Park while inspiring and educating youth about its importance through organizing and sponsoring immersive educational field trips for students and teachers.
Year after year, CTC4C has proven to be a transformative learning experience by engaging a network of local resources to support unique island experiences and hands-on conservation research opportunities for underrepresented and underserved communities.
Discover, learn, and connect with nature through the lens of science.
You can show your support through financial donations or by joining our volunteer program.
Program at a Glance
Part I: Crossing the Santa Barbara Channel
One-day educational field trip to Santa Rosa Island
Parents, teachers and students meet their guides and prepare for their excursion and education on environmental restoration and protection practices.
Part II: Santa Rosa Island (Channel Islands National Park)
Conquering the 40-mile cross channel voyage
Students arrive at the pier in Bechers Bay and are guided to the Santa Rosa Island Research Station where they continue to learn and plan to explore the island.
Part III: Returning Home & the Painted Cave at Santa Cruz Island
The journey home is no less an adventure
We make a pit stop at the largest of the eight Channel Islands, Santa Cruz Island, to catch a glimpse and a selfie inside the deepest sea cave in the world.
